Mathematics 4024 · O Level · Equations

Equations — practice question

(a(i))[3]

Show that the equation reduces to $5x^2 + 30x - 39 = 0$.

(a(ii))[3]

Solve the equation $5x^2 + 30x - 39 = 0$. Make your working clear and give your answers correct to $2$ decimal places.

(a(iii))[2]

Calculate the triangle's area.

(b)[4]

Calculate the shortest distance from $A$ to line $BC$.

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